TED - You are contagious

 

00:00 😄 Vanessa Van Edwards discusses the impact of body language and behavior on perception.

01:32 🤚 When meeting people, the first thing we unconsciously focus on is their hands due to our primal instincts.

03:02 🗣️ Successful TED speakers use numerous hand gestures (465 on average) to engage and emphasize their ideas.

05:02 😨 Emotions are contagious; for instance, smelling sweat from fearful individuals triggered fear responses in others.

08:13 😀 Mimicking facial expressions, such as genuine happiness, influences our emotions and likability.

11:51 🎤 Conversation starters that trigger dopamine (e.g., excitement-focused questions) create more engaging interactions.

16:29 😊 Shifting from nervous to excited mindset improves performance and accuracy in challenging tasks.